Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,170 Population 542/sq mi density
$96,679 Median Income $44,293 per capita
$362,800 Home Value $334,845 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$96,679 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$362,800 home value, $1,219/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,679
29% above
$44,293 per capita
Home Value
$362,800
29% above
Zillow: $334,845
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
5% above
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
129%
Home Value
129%
Rent
105%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) residents earn a median household income of $96,679 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,293. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,295 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) is $362,800 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,845. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

14.7% of adults in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,170
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,679
Per Capita$44,293
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$362,800
Rent$1,219
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$334,845
Housing Units2,336
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation493 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.